FINDING a halves partner for Stacey Jones is the most pressing concern for new Kiwis rugby league coach Daniel Anderson three weeks out from his maiden test in charge against world champions Australia.

THE NSWRL Premier League competition heads into Round 13 this weekend, starting tonight with the Dragons hosting Balmain. The Tigers beat the Dragons not too long ago, so after some patchy play last weekend, the Dragons will have to on their game if they want to hold onto their second spot on the ladder.
Dragons vs Balmain
Friday 4th July 2003, Kogarah Jubilee Oval. Kick off at 5.30pm. Ref: Tony Archer.

ST Helens continued their good run of form with a 32-18 defeat of Widnes Vikings at Knowsley Road on Friday night.
They had not conceded tries in defeating Halifax and Bradford in the past fortnight, and continued their impressive defensive work to set the platform for this victory.

THEY'RE the sort of off-loading stats normally associated with Ali Lauiti'iti, not a reserve prop under instructions last year to simply cart the ball up for National Rugby League (NRL) sinners Canterbury Bulldogs.

MORE player movements continue to rumble at South Sydney with the Rabbitohs negotiating with Willie Manu from the Tigers and the signing of Ben Reynolds from the Panthers. Reynolds is the understudy to Craig Gower while current halfback Willie Peters is rumoured to be heading back to the U.K after what can only be classed as an unsuccessful stint in the NRL.